So today I was on my way to a best friend's bridal party when I stopped to reapply lipstick.
An older man (60s/70s?) came up to me and in a very plummy posh accent (we're in London) said "you're not pretty enough". Like, what?? Then walked away. I barely had time to register so just did the old awkward laugh.
I'm 32 and now infinitely more confident than when I was younger (recovery from PTSD and, conveniently, body dysmorphic disorder!), with some exceptions. Such as facial volume loss etc. But otherwise much more accepting of myself.
I'm just so so sick of the entitlement. Like, I've had guys stop me on the street to tell me I'm beautiful or wolf whistle, which of course can feel degrading. I've been complimented more, but there's been the occasional horrible comment too that naturally stays with you longer.
Now that man could have been joking. Maybe he actually was serious. I don't care but I'm so exhausted by men, young and old, feeling entitled to our bodies that they can comment whenever/wherever.
Do men (still) comment on your appearance and if so, how do you make peace with it?